Italian-Style Sausage and Peppers One-Pot Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

A rich and flavorful dish combining Italian sausage, roasted peppers, and al dente pasta in a single pot with a creamy tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs italian sausage, bell peppers, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sausage
• 3 large, roasted and diced bell peppers
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 12 oz pasta
• 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, and cook for 5 minutes until browned and crispy.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 large roasted and diced bell peppers, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce coats the noodles.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.